DAPHNE bholua 'Alba'
DAPHNE bholua 'Alba'
White flowers with a particularly striking scent
£40.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
All daphnes resent transplanting. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, leaf spot, grey mould, viruses. -
Place of origin
Eastern Himalayas. -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Elliptic to lance-shaped, leathery, dark-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long.
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
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Height
2-4m (6-12ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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Tall ShrubUpright, rarely spreading habit. Flowers in terminal clusters of 7-15 to 1.5cm (½in) across followed by blackish-purple fruit.
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Scented flowersRichly fragrant.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilHumus rich but not dry - mulch to keep roots cool.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size2-4m (6-12ft)
1.5m (5ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Daphne - Care Guide
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